Author: Robin
Math Module: Add & Multiply Matrices
Grade Level: 12 Evaluation
Professional, well done - very good graphics. Pace is fast for new student. Could spend more time on why matrices are useful BUT great encryption example at the end. The content questions were good. And it looks like there are some interesting questions after to keep students occupied.
Author: Kelly
Math Module: How to Defeat a Dragon with Math Grade Level: 8 Evaluation
The video helps students remember the order and roles of the operations in PEDMAS. It is a fun and entertaining video, creating a fairy tale out of the math, to aid students in remember the steps and order of PEDMAS. The think questions were well done, asking students other ways they can help remember the order of operations, giving them a example question to work through to test there knowledge, as well as, basic questions to test their knowledge and understanding regarding the process. The dig deeper is a song, to give students and additional resource to remember. I would give students more practice problems in case they didn't get the first one correct to give them some additional practice.
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Author: Jake
Math Module: Logarithms, explained
Grade Level: 12 Evaluation
The video introduces the concept of logarithms with high effectiveness: the real world concept of small differences in pH (on the magnitude of 10^-8) resulting in red eye is relevant and interesting, the tone of voice used by the presenter is engaging, and the visuals are a great compliment to the explanation used. Most importantly, the presenter in the video clearly identifies why logarithms are important – you can use them in computer science, you will use them often in math, and you will use them whenever dealing with very small or very large numbers.
Author: Diana
Math Module: Pi with pies Grade Level:grade 7 math Evaluation Captivating concept presented in the video; the Think questions are at an intermediate level, instead of having varied degrees of difficulty. However, pi is rarely calculated by measuring circles. I would create a different question to expand a bit more. The discussion questions are great!
Author: Denise Math Module: How to Fold Paper to Get You to the Moon Grade Level: 12 Advance Functions, Exponential Functions Unit Evaluation: The video is very well done. He asks appropriate questions and is clear. The visuals are beneficial and entertaining. I liked that he reflected and summarized upon what we have learned so far. There was an adequate amount of written text to make things clear. The content and video was very interest.
Author: Stephanie & Stefan
Math Module: The Infinite Life of Pi
Grade Level: 7 Evaluation
Great and dynamic graphics, which keeps the viewer hooked. We really liked how the visuals were reflective of the concepts being taught. For instance, when the video explains that a circle's circumference increases with its diameter, two circles of differing sizes were shown. In addition, the video included an animation of a teacher who narrates the lesson. This gives students who like the traditional lecture style something/one to follow.
Author: Joe Anne
Math Module: A trip through space to calculate distance
Grade Level: 9-12 Evaluation This is an interesting video and fairly entertaining with good graphics. It introduces an equation for finding distance with the rate of speed and time, and uses an acronym for this equation to make it easier to remember. It also shows manipulating the equation to solve for one variable, which students might find useful. The questions are relevant and similar to those from the video.
Author: Keith, Katie and Justin
Math Module: How does math guide our ships at sea
Grade Level: 12 Evaluation
The video had well thought out visuals and was paced appropriately. However the background music was too loud at times which made it difficult to hear the speaker. The content questions were difficult but thought provoking for students. This video also discussed why logarithms are used in finding an accurate position of your ship while at sea. Overall this video will help students better understand logarithms and where they are used.
Author: Inga and Lauren
Math Module: Gridiron Physics: Scalars and Vector Grade Level: 12 - Calculus and Vectors Evaluation:
This video is a great introduction to the idea of scalars and vectors. It begins by going through a football play and then models how these different moves relate to what scalars and vectors are. The football animation is a great application and will help students relate and engage students in the topic. The questions cover the main ideas of using scalars and relating it to velocity and acceleration. The interactive animations are provide a clear visual on plotting motion, in relation to scalars and vectors.
Shima and Andrew
Taylor and Tiffany
Author: Christine and Ted
Math Module: Logarithms Explained Grade Level: 12 - Advanced Functions Evaluation:
This video effectively introduces logarithms in the classroom. It includes the importance of logarithms and how they are used in the real-world (i.e. in computer science, determining the pH of a swimming pool). The method in which students are encouraged to remember how to evaluate a logarithm was rather interesting and simplistic (the base raised to what power equals the number?). The video was rather fast and does not go into depth about how to evaluate logarithms, however this concept could be emphasized using another video podcast. Ultimately, this is a great video that could be used as an introduction to logarithms. Students frequently have difficulty grasping the concept of logarithms and thus explaining their importance early on will be beneficial is achieving and maintaining class engagement.
Author: Warren
Math Module: A Clever Way to Estimate Enormous Numbers
Grade Level: 9-12 Evaluation
The video is well edited and easy to follow, although the pace might be a bit fast for those who aren't already very familiar with scientific notation and the laws of exponents. I think estimation is an important skill in mathematics and related fields, as is the ability to come up with a reasonable answer to a question when not much information is given. The Dig Deeper section of the module has a link to a website with a great variety of Fermi problems that could be used with students.
Author: Sean & Sylvia
Math Module: SpongeBob's House is Not a Pineapple
Grade Level: N/A
Evaluation:
The fact that it’s based on SpongeBob immediately spiked our interest. The video by itself is more of a rant, but it illustrates how connected some mathematical concepts with the natural word. The activities build off the Fibonacci Sequence and gives resources on its occurrences in nature as well as the Golden Ratio. It would be a little better to include these things in the video to a higher degree.
Author: Peter
Math Module: Zeno's Paradox
Evaluation:
This is an interesting video because it does a good job of explaining a classic math problem in a simple way. Zeno’s paradox relates to many mathematical concepts such as limits, sequences and series, and calculus concepts as well. The visuals really help to get an intuitive grasp of the problem and how it is resolved.
Author: Alisa and Adele Math Module: A trip through space Grade Level: 9 Evaluation This video is very engaging and appealing. There is an out-of-this-world example that is funny and an acronym that helps students remember the formula. It would have been nice if some of the math (e.g. chart) was kept throughout the calculations, and some more reasoning or purpose expressed for the chart. The assessment questions at the end of the video are relevant and fit the content of the video.
Author: Nabgha Math Module: How folding paper can get you to the moon! Grade Level: 12 Evaluation: This video gives meaning to the 'folding a paper' problem that everyone attempts and gets carried away with. It's an interesting video, provides references to various heights (child, building, etc.) which students can relate to when thinking about the thickness of the paper once it's folded numerous times. The video has a good pace, contains thought out visuals, and is entertaining. The questions asked are varied and relevant to the topic. The reflection and summary portion in the video was great.
Author: Lukasz
Math Module: Logarithms
Grade Level: 12 Evaluation
High quality and somewhat entertaining video about a rather difficult topic. Gives easy to follow explanations and provides relevant real-world examples of where logs are used. The video is also short enough to keep most people's attention. Resources are given to further explore the topic.
Author: K.V.
Math Module: The Infinite Life of Pi
Grade Level: 11, when Pi becomes less arbitrary Evaluation
Visuals are very engaging and explanations of how the number pi came to be are evident. Lots of real-world applications are stated, and the examples used are examples they will see in the curriculum of other courses (Physics and wave lengths, for instance). Questions about the video are relevant.
Math Module: Add & Multiply Matrices
Grade Level: 12
Evaluation
Professional, well done - very good graphics. Pace is fast for new student. Could spend more time on why matrices are useful BUT great encryption example at the end. The content questions were good. And it looks like there are some interesting questions after to keep students occupied.
Author: Kelly
Math Module: How to Defeat a Dragon with Math
Grade Level: 8
Evaluation
The video helps students remember the order and roles of the operations in PEDMAS. It is a fun and entertaining video, creating a fairy tale out of the math, to aid students in remember the steps and order of PEDMAS. The think questions were well done, asking students other ways they can help remember the order of operations, giving them a example question to work through to test there knowledge, as well as, basic questions to test their knowledge and understanding regarding the process. The dig deeper is a song, to give students and additional resource to remember. I would give students more practice problems in case they didn't get the first one correct to give them some additional practice.
.
Author: Jake
Math Module: Logarithms, explained
Grade Level: 12
Evaluation
The video introduces the concept of logarithms with high effectiveness: the real world concept of small differences in pH (on the magnitude of 10^-8) resulting in red eye is relevant and interesting, the tone of voice used by the presenter is engaging, and the visuals are a great compliment to the explanation used. Most importantly, the presenter in the video clearly identifies why logarithms are important – you can use them in computer science, you will use them often in math, and you will use them whenever dealing with very small or very large numbers.
Author: Diana
Math Module: Pi with pies
Grade Level:grade 7 math
Evaluation Captivating concept presented in the video; the Think questions are at an intermediate level, instead of having varied degrees of difficulty. However, pi is rarely calculated by measuring circles. I would create a different question to expand a bit more. The discussion questions are great!
Author: Denise
Math Module: How to Fold Paper to Get You to the Moon
Grade Level: 12 Advance Functions, Exponential Functions Unit
Evaluation: The video is very well done. He asks appropriate questions and is clear. The visuals are beneficial and entertaining. I liked that he reflected and summarized upon what we have learned so far. There was an adequate amount of written text to make things clear. The content and video was very interest.
Author: Stephanie & Stefan
Math Module: The Infinite Life of Pi
Grade Level: 7
Evaluation
Great and dynamic graphics, which keeps the viewer hooked. We really liked how the visuals were reflective of the concepts being taught. For instance, when the video explains that a circle's circumference increases with its diameter, two circles of differing sizes were shown. In addition, the video included an animation of a teacher who narrates the lesson. This gives students who like the traditional lecture style something/one to follow.
Author: Joe Anne
Math Module: A trip through space to calculate distance
Grade Level: 9-12
Evaluation
This is an interesting video and fairly entertaining with good graphics. It introduces an equation for finding distance with the rate of speed and time, and uses an acronym for this equation to make it easier to remember. It also shows manipulating the equation to solve for one variable, which students might find useful. The questions are relevant and similar to those from the video.
Author: Keith, Katie and Justin
Math Module: How does math guide our ships at sea
Grade Level: 12
Evaluation
The video had well thought out visuals and was paced appropriately. However the background music was too loud at times which made it difficult to hear the speaker. The content questions were difficult but thought provoking for students. This video also discussed why logarithms are used in finding an accurate position of your ship while at sea. Overall this video will help students better understand logarithms and where they are used.
Author: Inga and Lauren
Math Module: Gridiron Physics: Scalars and Vector
Grade Level: 12 - Calculus and Vectors
Evaluation:
This video is a great introduction to the idea of scalars and vectors. It begins by going through a football play and then models how these different moves relate to what scalars and vectors are. The football animation is a great application and will help students relate and engage students in the topic. The questions cover the main ideas of using scalars and relating it to velocity and acceleration. The interactive animations are provide a clear visual on plotting motion, in relation to scalars and vectors.
Shima and Andrew
Taylor and Tiffany
Author: Christine and Ted
Math Module: Logarithms Explained
Grade Level: 12 - Advanced Functions
Evaluation:
This video effectively introduces logarithms in the classroom. It includes the importance of logarithms and how they are used in the real-world (i.e. in computer science, determining the pH of a swimming pool). The method in which students are encouraged to remember how to evaluate a logarithm was rather interesting and simplistic (the base raised to what power equals the number?). The video was rather fast and does not go into depth about how to evaluate logarithms, however this concept could be emphasized using another video podcast. Ultimately, this is a great video that could be used as an introduction to logarithms. Students frequently have difficulty grasping the concept of logarithms and thus explaining their importance early on will be beneficial is achieving and maintaining class engagement.
Author: Warren
Math Module: A Clever Way to Estimate Enormous Numbers
Grade Level: 9-12
Evaluation
The video is well edited and easy to follow, although the pace might be a bit fast for those who aren't already very familiar with scientific notation and the laws of exponents. I think estimation is an important skill in mathematics and related fields, as is the ability to come up with a reasonable answer to a question when not much information is given. The Dig Deeper section of the module has a link to a website with a great variety of Fermi problems that could be used with students.
Author: Sean & Sylvia
Math Module: SpongeBob's House is Not a Pineapple
Grade Level: N/A
Evaluation:
The fact that it’s based on SpongeBob immediately spiked our interest. The video by itself is more of a rant, but it illustrates how connected some mathematical concepts with the natural word. The activities build off the Fibonacci Sequence and gives resources on its occurrences in nature as well as the Golden Ratio. It would be a little better to include these things in the video to a higher degree.
Author: Peter
Math Module: Zeno's Paradox
Evaluation:
This is an interesting video because it does a good job of explaining a classic math problem in a simple way. Zeno’s paradox relates to many mathematical concepts such as limits, sequences and series, and calculus concepts as well. The visuals really help to get an intuitive grasp of the problem and how it is resolved.
Author: Alisa and Adele
Math Module: A trip through space
Grade Level: 9
Evaluation
This video is very engaging and appealing. There is an out-of-this-world example that is funny and an acronym that helps students remember the formula. It would have been nice if some of the math (e.g. chart) was kept throughout the calculations, and some more reasoning or purpose expressed for the chart. The assessment questions at the end of the video are relevant and fit the content of the video.
Author: Nabgha
Math Module: How folding paper can get you to the moon!
Grade Level: 12
Evaluation: This video gives meaning to the 'folding a paper' problem that everyone attempts and gets carried away with. It's an interesting video, provides references to various heights (child, building, etc.) which students can relate to when thinking about the thickness of the paper once it's folded numerous times. The video has a good pace, contains thought out visuals, and is entertaining. The questions asked are varied and relevant to the topic. The reflection and summary portion in the video was great.
Author: Lukasz
Math Module: Logarithms
Grade Level: 12
Evaluation
High quality and somewhat entertaining video about a rather difficult topic. Gives easy to follow explanations and provides relevant real-world examples of where logs are used. The video is also short enough to keep most people's attention. Resources are given to further explore the topic.
Author: K.V.
Math Module: The Infinite Life of Pi
Grade Level: 11, when Pi becomes less arbitrary
Evaluation
Visuals are very engaging and explanations of how the number pi came to be are evident. Lots of real-world applications are stated, and the examples used are examples they will see in the curriculum of other courses (Physics and wave lengths, for instance). Questions about the video are relevant.